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best-sounding class D amp?

I'm not interested in starting another discussion about technology, or performance parameters. (You know who you are.)

I know that there are different brands and designs of modules used in these amps, and different implementations, with additional maker-specific circuitry around the module.

What I *am* interested in hearing about is first-hand listening impressions of the most natural, full-bodied class D amp you've heard, with a preference for those (few?) that hew to the slightly warmer rather than cooler side of neutral.

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twoleftears OP
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I'm surprised to find no mention of Jeff Roland amps, which I thought might be mentioned.  Or PS Audio.
arro222
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I agree totally with tweak1. About 4 months ago I took a trip and listened to the Wyred for sound and Primare I25 and I 35. A small sampling for sure but heard enough of the I35 to prefer it over the WFS.
Why? The Primare seemed more natural to me. Transients and first notes decayed and attacked as they should. No leaning to either side with no roll off. That’s the kind of sound I prefer.
It is what makes things "real" sounding for me but I was a professional trumpet player once and anything can only come a stones throwaway at best from that type of sound.
needlebrush
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Bel Canto
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verdantaudio
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My favorite is the Rogue Hydra with a big caveat that I have rolled in NOS Cifte Tubes.  Massive soundstage though it is a hair finicky in terms of preamp matching and does best with very low to no gain.  
divertiti
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The best sounding class D amps I have ever heard are Jeff Rowland
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